The U.S. Women’s Under-19 National Team – led by a strong Philly contingent – begins play Wednesday in Edinburgh, Scotland, in hopes of a fifth consecutive gold medal at the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Under-19 Women’s World Championship.

Opening ceremonies begin Thursday, and the U.S. opens against Canada that day. Team USA will play a total of five pool-play games, including on Saturday against 1995 world champion and four-time finalist Australia, as well as Wales, Israel and England.

The rest of the 14-team field includes Colombia, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Republic Of Korea and Scotland.

US Game Schedule
(All times Eastern Standard. Scotland is five hours ahead.)

Pool Play
Thursday, July 23, 12:30 p.m. – United States vs. Canada
Friday, July 24, 12:30 p.m. – United States vs. Wales
Saturday, July 25, 2:30 p.m. – United States vs. Australia
Sunday, July 26, 4:30 a.m. – United States vs. Israel
Monday, July 27 – Off Day
Tuesday, July 28, 2:30 p.m. – United States vs. England

Bracket Play
(Times to be added as determined by pool play results.)
Wednesday, July 29 – Quarterfinals
Thursday, July 30 – Semifinals
Friday, July 31 – Off Day
Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. – Gold medal game